GREETING

1 Paul, Silvanus,* a and Timothy:b

To the church of the Thessaloniansc in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Grace to you and peace.B

THANKSGIVING

2 We always thank God for all of you, making mention of you constantly in our prayers. 3 We recall, in the presence of our God and Father,d your work produced by faith,e your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.f 4 For we know, brothers and sisters lovedg by God,h that he has chosen you,i